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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, when does Keating say the last meeting of the Dead Poets Society was held?

2. What is Mrs. Danburry's first name?

3. In Chapter 3, what subject does Charlie want to study in his room?

4. What does Neil's father want him to do when he graduates from the Academy?

5. When is Neil Perry supposed to work on the school annual?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the juniors waiting in the Academy Honor room?

2. Why does Keating say that one reads poetry?

3. What do the boys begin to do in Chapter 7 as Pits reads?

4. How do the boys prepare to go find the cave where the Dead Poets Society was held?

5. What does Mr. Keating do after he has Neil read the introduction of "Understanding Poetry"?

6. What is chemistry class like the first day for the juniors?

7. What is Latin class like the first day of school for the juniors?

8. What does Neil learn about Mr. Keating from Keating's senior annual?

9. How does the first meeting of the Welton Chapter of the Dead Poets Society begin?

10. Why does Keating stand on his desk in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Neil decides to try out for a part in a play. What lengths does Neil go to to keep his father and school officials from finding out that he is acting?

Essay Topic 2

Knox has dinner with friends of his father. Why is the visit wonderful and horrible at the same time?

Essay Topic 3

Keating teaches the boys about poetry. What does Keating believe about how poetry should be written and where poetry can be found.

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